M1 Tunnel Ram Top Plenum Volume Reduction with Photos
There's really not much to it. You just need an assortment of files (two rounds, a flat, and a triangle), some 50 & 80 grit sandpaper, and a glove to wear when sanding, so you don't
wear your thumb out (It hurts). The blue handle file is a really coarse and cuts with ease. I find that I've used the edge of it for tight work a lot. You just file in whatever
direction/ angle that works.
Several of my friend have asked why I haven't used power or pneumatic tools and I told them I wanted more control. It's just to easy to make mistakes with fast cutting tools.
If you take one file stroke at a time you can control the removal process and direction much easier.
It's not hard, it just requires time, effort, and attention to detail.
Tom
There's really not much to it. You just need an assortment of files (two rounds, a flat, and a triangle), some 50 & 80 grit sandpaper, and a glove to wear when sanding, so you don't
wear your thumb out (It hurts). The blue handle file is a really coarse and cuts with ease. I find that I've used the edge of it for tight work a lot. You just file in whatever
direction/ angle that works.
Several of my friend have asked why I haven't used power or pneumatic tools and I told them I wanted more control. It's just to easy to make mistakes with fast cutting tools.
If you take one file stroke at a time you can control the removal process and direction much easier.
It's not hard, it just requires time, effort, and attention to detail.
Tom
